Senior Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching & Professional Practice)

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Accounting to enhance academic programs. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in ICAEW assessments, training, and collaboration with educational teams. This position includes preparing students for placements at PwC, contributing to a vibrant academic culture, and embracing flexible working arrangements. Competitive salaries and a range of benefits are offered, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per annum

Flexible working arrangements

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ICAEW assessments and professional education.
• Willingness to undertake ICAEW training sessions.
• Strong background in preparing students for professional placements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICAEW professional-level exemptions and ensure high assessment standards.
• Prepare students for PwC placements and professional success.
• Work flexible hours during peak teaching periods.

Skills

Experience in delivering ICAEW professional-level exemptions

Ability to collaborate with education teams

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview

The Senior Lecturer will contribute to the professional education and intellectual life of the Department of Accounting and Financial Management (AFM)/School and wider institution. They will provide considerable and up-to-date expertise from the external practice of, or high level of engagement with, accounting professional bodies, imparting their knowledge and experience to students through professional education curriculum development and the delivery of teaching activities in the subject area of accounting.

Candidates for this post must have extensive experience in delivering ICAEW professional-level exemptions and be able to work collaboratively with the ICAEW education team to achieve the highest standards and quality in assessments, including higher level exemption pass mark requirements. The successful applicant will be willing to undertake ICAEW training sessions and prepare students for excellent outcomes. As Deputy Programme Director, you will play a key role in preparing students for paid placements at PwC, ensuring they are ready to excel in a professional environment. The role also requires flexibility to work extended hours during peak teaching periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICAEW professional-level exemptions and work collaboratively with the ICAEW education team to achieve high standards in assessments, including higher level exemption pass mark requirements.
• Undertake ICAEW training sessions and prepare students for excellent outcomes.
• As Deputy Programme Director, prepare students for paid placements at PwC and ensure they are ready to excel in a professional environment.
• Be flexible to work extended hours during peak teaching periods.

About the School and Programme

The post is within the School of Business and Management (SBM). The School is one of the largest schools in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The School of Business and Management (SBM) is a vibrant and inclusive academic community that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on our rich academic culture and diverse student body, comprising both local and international students. SBM is home to the prestigious BSc Accountancy degree (Flying Start) Programme, delivered in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This flagship programme was designed to promote educational excellence and fast-track careers for talented undergraduates into accounting and finance.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits and Commitment

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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